The ceremony begins with Traditional Paritta Chanting by 12 monks on Friday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 11 p.m.

The ceremony continues on Saturday, Oct. 18, with the Kathina Civara Puja at 10:45 a.m.

Prior the the ceremony the Shamil and Varuni family will present the Kathina Robe to the temple at 5:30 a.m., followed by a 7 a.m. Heeldana (Breakfast for Monks), and preparing for the Buddha Puja offerings at 10 a.m., and Pindapatha (Monks on Alms round) at 10:30 a.m.

The Offering of Dana (Lunch) will be held at 11:30 a.m., followed by a sermon on benefits of Robe offering (Kathinanisansa Deshana) at noon. A devotees’ lunch and clean up will follow at 12:30 p.m.

For information and support contact devotees: Indu at 763-544-1606; Viranga at 651-675-8424; or Varuni at 612-418-1184. Contact the temple at 612-522-1811 and www.mnbv.org.